Following are helpful links to policies, procedures, and other resources of interest to chairs of academic departments. If the policy or resource you're looking for is not on the list, consider using Google to find it.
Because this tool kit is a work in progress, suggestions for improvement are invited. Send comments to Lynn Geske-Morgan.
Academic and Faculty Affairs
Academic Calendar
Academic Personnel Actions, Calendar
Academic Personnel Manual
I. General Univ. Policy Regarding Academic Appointees (APM-005 to APM-191)
II. Appointment and Promotion (APM-200 to APM-420)
III. Recruitment (APM-500 to APM-570)
IV. Salary Administration (APM-600 to APM-690)
V. Benefits and Privileges (APM Sections 700-760)
Academic Salary Scales
Academic Senate Manual (Berkeley Campus)
Academic Senate Manual(Systemwide)
Standing Order 105: Organization of the Academic Senate
Academic Senate Grievance Procedure
Advancement and Promotion of Junior Faculty at UC Berkeley
Appointments and Mentoring of Graduate Student Instructors Policy
CALcierge Program
CARE Services for Faculty and Staff (University Health Services)
Chairs: Duties of Department Chairs (APM-245)
Class Size - University Policy on Minimum Class Size
Committee on Courses of Instruction (Academic Senate) Handbook
Faculty Code of Conduct and Administration of Discipline, Systemwide Policies (APM-015 and APM-016)
Faculty Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures for the Berkeley Campus
Course Materials Fee Policy
Disability Accommodation for Faculty and Other Instructors
Disability Accommodation Funding for Departments
Emergency Backup Dependent Care Program
Emergency Loans
Faculty Guide to Campus Life
Faculty Family Friendly Edge
Faculty Mentoring
Faculty Search Guide
Family and Medical Leave (Faculty)
Guidelines for Class Field Trips
Home Loans, Faculty (MOP, SAM, SHL)
Intercampus Recruiting Guidelines
Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Sabbatical Leave Policy (APM-740)
Targeted Searches for Faculty and Other Academic Appointments
Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Policy, Deans
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Business and Finance Administration
Cal Profiles (Departmental resources, workload measures, performance indicators, and outreach efforts)Conflict of Interest: Berkeley Campus Policies
Conflict of Interest Code (General Counsel)
Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure (Sponsored Projects)
Conflict of Interest: Compendium of Related Specialized University Policies (UC Bulletin G-39)
Entertainment (UC BUS-79, 10/1/2006)
Travel - Policy and Regulations Governing Travel (UC G-28, 01/01/2007)
Use of University Names, Seals and Trademarks Policy
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Computing and Communications
Computing and Network Resources: Responding to Inappropriate Use
Home IP(Internetwork Protocol) Appropriate Use Policy
Home IP Terms and Conditions
Computer Use Policies (Email, computer use, Calmail, mailing lists)
Web Site Issues: Guidelines for Departments or Units Responding to Campus-Supported Web Site Issues
Workstation and Microcomputer Facilities Policies and Services
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Developmental Administration
Policy and Administrative Guidelines on Support Groups, Campus Foundations, and Alumni Associations
Endowed Chairs: Campus Guidelines on Yield Distribution
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Environment and Safety Administration
Campus Security and Crime Statistics Compliance Measures (Clery Act)
Environment, Health and Safety at UCB, Responsibility for
Environment, Health and Safety at UCB, Required Training
Ergonomics Program for Faculty and Staff
Excluding Disruptive Persons from Campus (Berkeley Campus Procedures for Implementing Section 626 of the State Penal Code)
Minimizing Hazardous Waste (Fact Sheet)
Police Department (Campus)
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Facilities Administration
Naming of Facilities and Plaques
Memorial Trees
Outdoor Art
Space Management and Capital Programs Policies
Space Policy for Emeriti
Space Standards (FAQ)
Structures, (Temporary) and Storage Buildings Policy
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Human Resources Administration
Catastrophic Leave Sharing
Criminal Background Checks
Death: Guidelines for Responding to Death
Health*Matters Wellness Program
Non-discrimination
and A/A Policy Statement for UC Publications Regarding
Employment Practices (UC)
Ombuds Office (Staff and Student Employees)
Reasonable Accommodation
Sexual Assault and Rape, Student Policy and Procedures
Sexual Harrassment Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedure
Staff
Learning and Development
Work and Family: A Guide for UC Berkeley Faculty and Staff
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Research Administration (See also section on Technology Licensing Policies)
Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure (Sponsored Projects)Contract and Grant Policies and Guidelines (UC)
Contract and Grant ManualConsulting for UC Berkeley Faculty (Quick Guide to Outside Consulting)
Contract and Grant Manual Chapter 15: Property
OMB Circular No. A-21 (Cost Principles for Educational Institutions)
OMB Circular No. A110 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants)
OMB Circular No. 133 (Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations)
Disclosure of Financial Interests Related to Federally Sponsored Projects (09/08/95)
Human Subjects Protection (at Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects)
Intellectual Property Patent Policies and Related Matters (University of California)
Research Policy (Berkeley Campus Sponsored Projects Office)
Contract and Grant Research Proposal Preparation
Contract and Grant Closeout Procedure (revised 8/25/06)
Contract and Grant Government Requirements (equipment)
Contracts and Grants Requirement on Proposals and Awards (01/03/95)
Principal Investigator Status (Exceptional)
Research Misconduct (Policies and Procedures)
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Student Matters
Accommodation of Religious Creed Policy
Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
Appointments and Mentoring of Graduate Student Instructors Policy
Campus Activities, Organizations and Students
Cancellation and Withdrawal Information, Student
Disclosure of Information from Student Records
General Catalog
Grades and Exams
Grading, Grade Changes, and the Appeal ProcessGraduate Appeals Process
Midterm and Final Exams
Academic Senate Regulations Title I: Grades
Non-discrimination Policy Statement: Student-Related Matters
Student Code of Conduct
Student Grievance Procedure
Student Records: Release and Privacy Rights (FERPA: Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
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Systemwide and Regents Policies
Regents Policies (Current Policies)
University of California Policies and Guidelines (includes Presidential Policies)
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Technology Licensing Policies
Copyright Matters (University of California)
Equity Policy: Inventor Information
Invention and Technology Disclosure Packet
Licensing Guidelines
Patent Policies
Software Author's Packet
Technology Licensing Guidelines (University of California 10/01/2001)
Technology Transfer Program (University of California)
University-Industry Relations Guidelines
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Last updated November 4, 2009.